Vega must use her wayfinding skills to reunite them with their elders. But when she and her young brother are separated from the pod.

A Whale of the Wild is a dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure., Vega is a young orca whale being trained by her mother to one day be the group's Wayfinder. Parry writes in a tradition of animal adventure novels that address environmental issues from the animals' point of view. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout, a map, and extensive backmatter about orcas and their habitats. An excellent read-aloud and read-alone, this companion to A Wolf Called Wander will captivate fans of The One and Only Ivan and Pax. New York Times- bestselling author Rosanne Parry's fluid writing and Lindsay Moore's stunning artwork bring the Salish Sea and its inhabitants to vivid life. Will Vega become the leader she's destined to be? A Whale of the Wild weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family's matriarch. Includes information about orcas and their habitats. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming, and a changing seascape. 'A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure.' -Booklist (starred review) 'A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure.' - New York Times Book Review In the stand-alone companion to the New York Times -bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod.

A wolf called wander by rosanne parry